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febrifuge

noun
feb·​ri·​fuge | \ ˈfe-brə-ˌfyüj How to pronounce febrifuge (audio) \

Definition of febrifuge

: antipyretic

Other Words from febrifuge

febrifuge adjective

First Known Use of febrifuge

1686, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for febrifuge

French fébrifuge, probably from New Latin *febrifuga, from Late Latin febrifuga, febrifugia centaury, from febri- + Late Latin -fuga -fuge

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febrifuge

noun or adjective
feb·​ri·​fuge | \ ˈfeb-rə-ˌfyüj How to pronounce febrifuge (audio) \

Medical Definition of febrifuge

: antipyretic

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